Armen Nalbandian

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Armen Nalbandian (b.1978 in Manchester, England) is a jazz pianist and composer. In addition to the piano, he has been known to perform on the prepared Fender Rhodes mechanical piano, and contributes to produce jazz, improvised and experimental music in California. Nalbandian is the composer of over 600 works in addition to having led more than 20 different ensembles in the past few years. Nalbandian's compositions have included music for his trio, string quartets, orchestral music, music for theater, Armenian folk music, and "game pieces." His primary ensemble is the Armen Nalbandian Trio. Since 2004, Nalbandian has been the Musical Director\Artist-in-Residence of the Fresno Art Museum, and curator of the Rhythms of Art. Nalbandian is also the Artistic Director of the F.O.R.M. (Festival of Resurrected Music). Nalbandian is a protegee of pianist John Hicks and has performed with Billy Higgins and Han Bennink.

[edit] Partial Discography

  • Armen (2006)
  • Manchester Born (2007)
  • Young King Get Their Heads Cut Off (2007)

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